Caring Starts with Noticing
Caring Starts with Noticing
Lesson Summary
Lesson Summary
Students will explore their surroundings through a nature bingo game to learn about environmental stewardship and how their actions can help or harm the natural world.
Students will explore their surroundings through a nature bingo game to learn about environmental stewardship and how their actions can help or harm the natural world.
Students will explore their surroundings through a nature bingo game to learn about environmental stewardship and how their actions can help or harm the natural world.
Objectives
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Learning Outcome
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Objectives
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Learning Outcome
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Objectives
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will understand how humans can impact nature, both positively and negatively.
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Students will have practiced using their senses to observe the world around them.
Learning Outcome
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Nature is full of life, and everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in its health.
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
est. 2 hours
est. 2 hours
est. 2 hours
Preparation
Preparation
Preparation
Introduce the Activity
Introduce the Activity
Introduce the Activity
Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Discuss and Reflect
Discuss and Reflect
Discuss and Reflect
Materials List
Materials List
Bingo Sheets
Step - Bingo Scavenger Hunt
1 per student
Used to fill out bingo sheet.
Print prior to class.
No need for color printing – link to download below.
Markers
Step - Bingo Scavenger Hunt
1 per student
Used to fill out bingo sheet.
Keep in mind caps getting lost outside.
Reflection Worksheet
Step - Discuss and Reflect
1 per student
Comprehension activity.
Print prior to class.
No need for color printing – link to download below.
Pencil
Step - Discuss and Reflect
1 per student
Used to fill out worksheet.
n/a
Crayons
Step - Discuss and Reflect
1 per student
Used to draw on worksheet.
Ensure there are enough 'nature' colors available.
Indicators of Success
01
Demonstrate understanding of the discussion topics through writing and drawings in the follow-up activity.
02
Participation in discussion is on topic and thoughtful.
03
Show understanding of nature’s value and how it
provides essential resources.
04
Make connections between nature and their own actions.
Indicators of Success
01
Demonstrate understanding of the discussion topics through writing and drawings in the follow-up activity.
02
Participation in discussion is on topic and thoughtful.
03
Show understanding of nature’s value and how it
provides essential resources.
04
Make connections between nature and their own actions.
Indicators of Success
01
Demonstrate understanding of the discussion topics through writing and drawings in the follow-up activity.
02
Participation in discussion is on topic and thoughtful.
03
Show understanding of nature’s value and how it
provides essential resources.
04
Make connections between nature and their own actions.
Notes and Considerations
01
This lesson works best when outdoor plants and greenery are growing.
02
If possible, have another adult or helper to monitor the students during the outdoor scavenger hunt.
03
Remind students to bring water.
Notes and Considerations
01
This lesson works best when outdoor plants and greenery are growing.
02
If possible, have another adult or helper to monitor the students during the outdoor scavenger hunt.
03
Remind students to bring water.
Notes and Considerations
01
This lesson works best when outdoor plants and greenery are growing.
02
If possible, have another adult or helper to monitor the students during the outdoor scavenger hunt.
03
Remind students to bring water.
Download Links
Download Links
Download Links
Background Information
Background Information
Topic Overview and
Explanation Guides
Human Impact
Nature gives us lots of beautiful things, like flowers, trees, and animals. Positive Impact: When we plant trees, pick up trash, or give water to flowers, we help nature grow and stay healthy. Negative Impact: Sometimes, people hurt nature by leaving trash on the ground, cutting down too many trees, or using too much water. When we do that, it can make nature sad, and it can be harder for animals and plants to live.
Human Impact
Nature gives us lots of beautiful things, like flowers, trees, and animals. Positive Impact: When we plant trees, pick up trash, or give water to flowers, we help nature grow and stay healthy. Negative Impact: Sometimes, people hurt nature by leaving trash on the ground, cutting down too many trees, or using too much water. When we do that, it can make nature sad, and it can be harder for animals and plants to live.
Human Impact
Nature gives us lots of beautiful things, like flowers, trees, and animals. Positive Impact: When we plant trees, pick up trash, or give water to flowers, we help nature grow and stay healthy. Negative Impact: Sometimes, people hurt nature by leaving trash on the ground, cutting down too many trees, or using too much water. When we do that, it can make nature sad, and it can be harder for animals and plants to live.
Stewardship
Stewardship means being a good helper and taking care of things that are important. When we practice stewardship for the Earth, we help keep nature clean and healthy by doing things like picking up trash, saving water, and being kind to plants and animals.
Stewardship
Stewardship means being a good helper and taking care of things that are important. When we practice stewardship for the Earth, we help keep nature clean and healthy by doing things like picking up trash, saving water, and being kind to plants and animals.
Stewardship
Stewardship means being a good helper and taking care of things that are important. When we practice stewardship for the Earth, we help keep nature clean and healthy by doing things like picking up trash, saving water, and being kind to plants and animals.
Additional Resources
Nature Observations by Area
Nature Observations by Area
Nature Observations by Area
Children’s Books
Children’s Books
Children’s Books
Bring sustainability to your classroom!
©2025 Csilla Moran
Developed as a sustainable design senior capstone project.
Bring sustainability to your classroom!
©2025 Csilla Moran
Developed as a sustainable design senior capstone project.
Bring sustainability to your classroom!
©2025 Csilla Moran
Developed as a sustainable design senior capstone project.